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Glance Hotel

Florence, Italy • San Lorenzo • OPTIMIZE

avg. $201 / night

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At a glance

A minimalist rooftop hotel in Florence's San Lorenzo, with Renaissance-inspired monochrome wallcoverings and a pool overlooking medieval streets.

Best for: Architecture enthusiasts exploring Florence's medieval core

Highlights:

  • Rooftop pool with glass balustrades above San Lorenzo market quarter
  • Rooms with monochrome Renaissance sculptural wallcoverings and LED cove lighting
  • Mid-century building on Via Cavour with pale oak and minimalist palette
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PB hotel design editorial

From a rooftop in Florence's San Lorenzo quarter, where the terracotta sea of the city's medieval fabric stretches toward the Apennine foothills, Glance Hotel makes its most persuasive case. The pool deck, framed by glass balustrades and a louvered aluminium pergola, sits above a neighbourhood more accustomed to leather market stalls than design hotels — and that tension between the resolutely contemporary and the deeply historical is precisely what the property has been built around. Fitted into a mid-century building on Via Cavour 23, the hotel deploys a palette of pale oak flooring, white lacquer surfaces, and dove-grey curtain fabric that keeps every room calm and unencumbered. The interiors work a gentle dialogue between minimalism and Florentine cultural reference: large-format wallcoverings in some rooms reproduce fragments of Renaissance sculptural detail — acanthus scrollwork, marble drapery — rendered in monochrome and set behind flush LED cove lighting, so that the effect is closer to a photographic print than a period gesture. Eames DSW chairs appear at desk positions alongside upholstered platform beds in warm taupe. The wider suites open through oversized sliding partitions into separate sitting areas furnished with low sofas and purple velvet ottomans, the single note of saturated colour against an otherwise achromatic ground. It is a hotel that has decided restraint is the most honest response to a city that already has more ornament than any interior could compete with.

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About

Located in the heart of Florence near the San Lorenzo Central Market, Glance Hotel is housed in a building designed by renowned architect Italo Gamberini in the early 1950s. Rooftop pool exclusively for hotel guests, with breathtaking views of the Florence skyline Stylish rooms equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay Well-stocked breakfast selection with natural, fresh and healthy ingredients Lounge bar with relaxation area, garden and social zone with free Wi-Fi The name Glance refers to the attention to detail that makes the building so special. On each floor, space is given over to an iconic reworking of one of Florence’s most famous Renaissance sculptures. Our meticulous customer care can be seen in our impeccable service, the comfort of the rooms and the design details…touches of class that are easy to spot at first glance.

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Glance Hotel Reviews

965 reviews

"Hotel Glance is a small boutique hotel and was a great choice for our short stay in Florence. Front desk was very friendly and accommodating. Our room wasn’t ready upon arrival, but they held out bags and gave suggestions on what to do while we waited. The rooftop bar and pool are a nice unique perk for the area. The location felt safe and walking distance to all major city sites. I would recommend it if looking for a clean, small hotel with a lovely rooftop."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Aug 25, 2026

"Firstly, may I say, the hospitality shown by the entire staff was exceptional. Nothing was too difficult for them. Salvatore, the hospitality manager, made the best coffees Secondly, the location in Florence is just a short walk from the station, making it easy to get around. And thirdly, the rooms, the pool, the vibe was amazing. The view from the top deck - breath taking. We are definitely coming back to Florence and staying at the Glance."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Aug 22, 2026

"We left Rome where we had an amazing hotel experience and was worried about this being a let down after that one. Wow were we excited to find the Glance in Florence is like a 5 star hotel. The desk clerks were exceptionally friendly and the junior king suite we had was clean and comfortable, the bath products were really nice and the daily Houskeeping service was super. The pool area was over the top amazing! The views from that pool deck are post card worthy- we only used the bar up there once but it was nice too. The breakfast- where do I start? The breakfast manager was just the kindest most attentive engaged manager I have met- just adored him. (I work for Hilton back in the states so that says something!) give him a promotion! The buffet at breakfast was plentiful and delicious and restocked right away when needed. The attendants were also great! They had American coffee which I really appreciated! The only negative was the WiFi was spotty at times they might need to upgrade their service especially in the evening we noticed glitches in streaming. The location is prime too- walk to everything including the train station. We spent 6 nights here and don’t regret it a bit, Great hotel! I will stay here again when we return someday!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Aug 13, 2026

"We had an amazing stay at Glance! The staff really made this stay special, they went out of their way to be helpful and cheerful each day. Breakfasts were amazing, and the aunset view from the rooftop bar was unbeatable. Great location for walking to all of the sights in Florence. Would definitely go back!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Aug 12, 2026

"Small hotel well located near the center of Florence. Updated facility with nice rooftop bar and pool. The staff is courteous, professional and very helpful. Breakfast has a good variety. Highly recommend."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Aug 11, 2026

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